Fubo Secured Distribution Deal for Four NHL Teams
The platform has added regional sports networks to its lineup for upcoming hockey coverage.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Hockey
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Fubo has reached a distribution agreement with the NHL to carry regional sports networks for four specific teams. Fans in the respective markets will gain access to local broadcasts beginning with the 2026-27 hockey season.
Why it matters
This partnership provides viewers in team markets with a new streaming option to watch local games. It expands the platform’s existing sports coverage to include specific team-affiliated regional networks.
Fubo currently carries over 50 regional sports networks and hosts more than 80,000 live sports events annually. This new agreement adds coverage for the Carolina Hurricanes, Columbus Blue Jackets, Minnesota Wild, and St. Louis Blues.
The players
Fubo
Fubo is a live TV streaming platform that focuses heavily on sports, news, and entertainment content.
NHL
The National Hockey League is a professional ice hockey organization consisting of teams in the United States and Canada.
The details
The distribution deal integrates the regional sports networks for four NHL teams directly into the Fubo platform. This addition complements the service's existing NHL coverage, which already includes the NHL Network, ESPN, and ABC.
Timeline
September 28, 2026: Fubo announced the distribution agreement.
2026-27 season: Games become available for viewing.
Season Trajectory
The streaming industry continues to navigate the shift away from traditional cable by integrating the regional sports network broadcast model into direct-to-consumer platforms. This agreement marks an expansion of the regional sports network broadcast model as streaming services consolidate fragmented sports media rights.
Viewers residing in the markets for the Hurricanes, Blue Jackets, Wild, and Blues will gain local broadcast access starting in the 2026-27 season. This change provides a localized viewing option that integrates with existing sports packages.
The takeaway
Viewers should monitor their local market availability as streaming platforms continue to update their regional sports offerings. Evaluating different subscription services can help fans ensure they have access to their preferred team broadcasts before the season begins.
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